Monthly climate guide
León weather in May
Expect hot weather in León in May: afternoons reach about 31°C (88°F), while nights drop to around 14°C (58°F). Around 33 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- It's one of the drier months, with about 40% less rain than León's average.
- May sits in León's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 17°C, so pack a layer.
- León is usually about 2°C warmer than San Luis Potosí, 130 km away, in May.
May is typically León's warmest month.
Avg high
31°C
88°F
Avg low
14°C
58°F
Rainfall
33 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
41%
relative
Sky
39%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
León weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 71°F | 6°C / 43°F | 6 mm | 56% | 38% |
| February | 25°C / 76°F | 8°C / 46°F | 13 mm | 51% | 32% |
| March | 27°C / 81°F | 9°C / 49°F | 14 mm | 44% | 32% |
| April | 30°C / 86°F | 12°C / 53°F | 4 mm | 35% | 36% |
| May | 31°C / 88°F | 14°C / 58°F | 33 mm | 41% | 39% |
| June | 29°C / 85°F | 15°C / 59°F | 118 mm | 57% | 56% |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 14°C / 57°F | 167 mm | 68% | 63% |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 14°C / 56°F | 129 mm | 69% | 55% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 13°C / 56°F | 109 mm | 71% | 59% |
| October | 26°C / 79°F | 11°C / 52°F | 42 mm | 67% | 41% |
| November | 24°C / 75°F | 9°C / 48°F | 17 mm | 65% | 39% |
| December | 22°C / 72°F | 7°C / 45°F | 8 mm | 62% | 39% |
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is May a good time to visit León?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit León →Other Mexico cities in May
Cite or embed this data
Writing about this destination? Copy a ready-made citation or embed a live widget — free, just keep the link.
León weather in May. WeatherCompare, 2026 (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020 monthly averages). https://weathercompare.eu/weather/mexico/leon-mexico/may
<a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/mexico/leon-mexico/may">León weather in May</a> (WeatherCompare)
<iframe src="https://weathercompare.eu/embed/mexico/leon-mexico" width="300" height="160" style="border:0;border-radius:12px" loading="lazy" title="León weather in May"></iframe> <p style="font-size:12px"><a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/mexico/leon-mexico/may">León weather in May</a> – WeatherCompare</p>
León in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit León?
It can be, if you like heat: May highs in León are around 31°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.
How warm is León in May?
Average highs are about 31°C (88°F) and average lows about 14°C (58°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in León in May?
León typically gets around 33 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around León (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.